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Aug 11

Demolition Delay application: 15 Swift Terrace

The application is to demolish a single-family residence and garage at 15 Swift Terrace in East Boston.

Aug 11

Image for mayor walsh, joined by local elected officials and community leaders break ground marking the $20 million renovation of the john eliot k 8 innovation upper school in the north end

Winndevelopment chosen to redevelop Mary Ellen McCormack public housing development

Boston Housing Authority designation begins major redevelopment of the historic South Boston housing community

Aug 10

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City announces request for proposals for Bruce C. Bolling building

The City released a request for proposals to operate and activate the 7,800 square foot street-level space.

Aug 10

Image for mayor martin walsh spoke to the press following the 4th annual new england gun summit in boston

Mayor Walsh convenes New England Mayors, Police Chiefs, advocates to discuss gun safety

Regional partners launch four innovative pilot programs aimed to reduce gun violence

Aug 10

City holding 28 bike share workshops this fall

Residents are invited to plan locations for 70 new bike share stations in the City of Boston.

Aug 9

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Paris Village groundbreaking celebrated in East Boston

The $14 million residential community features 32 affordable apartments for working families.

Aug 9

Demolition Delay application: 41, 45, and 47 Spring Street

The application is to demolish a single-family residence and garage at 41 Spring Street, single-family residence at 45 Spring Street, and two-story commercial structure at 47 Spring Street in West...

Aug 9

City partners with AARP for age-friendly forum

Mayor Walsh, the Commission on the Affairs of the Elderly, and the AARP hosted a panel discussion.

Aug 9

City announces 2017 City of Boston Scholarship Fund awardees

Thirty-five students were awarded $2,500 scholarships to help fund their education.

Aug 9

Image for mayor walsh posed for a photo with community members and construction workers after the ceremonial ground breaking for new green space and parking in grove hall

Center Street partners chosen to complete phase one of the Mildred C. Hailey apartment redevelopment

Boston Housing Authority designation begins first phase of major redevelopment to Jamaica Plain apartments

Aug 8

City celebrates groundbreaking of $15.4 million Harmon apartments

The project will create 36 units of accessible, mixed-income independent housing with supportive services in Boston.

Aug 8

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First ever IDP report details how private development has increased Boston's affordable housing…

Production of new units increase under Walsh Administration

Aug 8

Demolition Delay application: 333 W. Third Street

The application is to demolish a two-family dwelling at 333 W. Third Street in South Boston.

Aug 7

Demolition Delay application: 341 Chelsea Street

The application is to demolish a two-story, mixed-use structure and detached garage at 341 Chelsea Street in East Boston.

Aug 5

2017 Garden Contest winners

First place winners received the coveted “Golden Trowel” award and other prizes.

Aug 4

Boston Children’s Festival comes to Franklin Park August 22

Children and families can take part in a variety of free activities from many exhibitors.

Aug 4

Demolition Delay application: 55 and 57 Byron Street

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 55 Byron Street and a single-family residence at 57 Byron Street in East Boston.

Aug 4

Third demand-responsive price change for waterfront meters starts August 7

Prices at about 530 metered parking spaces on 40 blocks in the South Boston Waterfront will change on Monday, August 7.

Aug 3

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City releases RentSmart, a new tool for renters

Renters can get access to violations and maintenance requests at properties across Boston.

Aug 2

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City announces 17th annual Gospelfest at City Hall Plaza

Gospelfest will offer free, family-friendly entertainment

Aug 2

Boston Public Library Wins Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Award for Puvis de Chavannes…

Boston Public Library and a conservation team led by Gianfranco Pocobene has won the Preservation Achievement Award for its restoration of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes’ Philosophy mural panel from the...

Aug 2

Preparing for Back to School

Let's get ready for an easy transition.

Aug 2

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Mayor Walsh, Commissioner Evans, Residents host National Night Out across city

Annual community-building event promotes collaboration between police and neighborhoods for safer city

Aug 2

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#onthisday in 1893. Eliott Joslin examines Mary Higgins

On this day in 1893, Eliott Joslin, a Boston physician, examined Mary Higgins, a young girl suffering from diabetes. Mary Higgins’ case was the first entry that Joslin made in a ledger that he kept...

Jul 31

Demolition Delay application: 102-110 Savin Hill Avenue, 10 Sydney Street, and 14 Sydney Street

The application is to demolish a one-story commercial structure at 102-110 Savin Hill Avenue, three-family house at 10 Sydney Street, and single-family house at 14 Sydney Street in Dorchester.